Workshops to complement live performances

THEATRE BASICS
An introduction to the basics of the theater. Through acting warm-ups and improvisation, students will begin to feel comfortable on stage or in front of a group. The exercises strengthen confidence, and develop voice and movement, all while teaching basic theatrical terminology and techniques.
50 minute workshop for grades K-2; 90 minute workshop for 3-6. One classroom of 30 students maximum, working independently or with a teacher.

PARTS OF A STORY
Using acting techniques and theatre games, students discover the elements of a story from the inside out. Simple exercises help reinforce the concepts of setting, character, plot, conflict/resolution, and theme. The workshop culminates with students "becoming" the various parts of a story.
90 minute workshop for grades 1-6. One classroom of 30 students maximum, working independently or with a teacher.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Using the U.S. Department of Agriculture New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we will introduce My Plate, which has replaced the food pyramid. Through theatre concepts and role play, your students will learn to make healthy lifestyle choices. The workshop ends in group exercises in order to stress the importance of an active lifestyle.
50 minute workshop for grades K-2; 90 minute workshop for 3-6. One classroom of 30 students maximum, working independently or with a teacher.

THE CHARACTERS OF MICHIGAN HISTORY
Students pick one of four familiar characters from Michigan history and learn to "become" that character by answering key questions about their life, work, and homes. The workshop culminates with each student delivering a short monologue in character, as they learn to see the world from different perspectives.
50 minute workshop for grades K-2; 90 minute workshop 3-6. One classroom of 30 students maximum, working independently or with a teacher.